Bradt Cape Verde Islands

"Crumbs that fell from God's fingers"--how else could this string of Atlantic islands have come to be marooned, 460 km from the west African coast? The Bradt guide to the Cape Verde Islands is the ideal manual for maneuvering across this Caribbean-influenced archipelago. Founded by pirates and merchant sailors centuries ago, this Creole nationhood offers the traveler a beguiling landscape of sandy beaches and sulphurous volcanic slopes, ripe for exploration. With a vibrant culture rich in maritime history and a people passionate about music--prepare to be enchanted. *Travel around and between islands *Where to stay, eat and visit--fully updated *Detailed hikes on each of the islands *Music, poetry, and other cultural traditions *Windsurfing, diving, and other watersports *New town mapsIrwin, Aisling is the author of 'Bradt Cape Verde Islands ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781841621029 and ISBN 1841621021.